Ashoka Metcast (NSE:ASHOKAMET) Net-Net Working Capital: ₹-15.36 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:ASHOKAMET Ashoka Metcast Ltd NSE:ASHOKAMET
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Price ₹13.40
GF Value ₹16.01
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ashoka Metcast Net-Net Working Capital?

Ashoka Metcast NSE:ASHOKAMET -2.69% 71 Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-15.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ASHOKAMET with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 176 Steel companies, Ashoka Metcast ranks worse than 568181.25% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

Ashoka Metcast's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-15.36.

The industry rank for Ashoka Metcast's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:ASHOKAMET's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 4.62
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Ashoka Metcast  (NSE:ASHOKAMET) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


Ashoka Metcast Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Ashoka Metcast Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ashoka Metcast's Net-Net Working Capital can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ashoka Metcast Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Ashoka Metcast Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.02 2.92 1.61 3.56 -15.36

Ashoka Metcast Quarterly Data
Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.56 0.00 -3.28 0.00 -15.36

NSE:ASHOKAMET vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Ashoka Metcast's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ashoka Metcast Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Ashoka Metcast's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ashoka Metcast's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Ashoka Metcast Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Ashoka Metcast's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(17.876+0.75 * 276.354+0.5 * 509.829-746.183
-0-117.919)/24.996
=-15.36

Ashoka Metcast's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(17.876+0.75 * 276.354+0.5 * 509.829-746.183
-0-117.919)/24.996
=-15.36

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of ₹-15.36 mean?
Ashoka Metcast (NSE:ASHOKAMET) has a Net-Net Working Capital of ₹-15.36 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Ashoka Metcast According to the industry distribution chart, Ashoka Metcast ranks #999999 out of 176 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Ashoka Metcast's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Ashoka Metcast's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-15.36. Based on the distribution chart, Ashoka Metcast ranks #999999 out of 176 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ashoka Metcast has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashoka Metcast's Net-Net Working Capital compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ashoka Metcast ranks #999999 out of 176 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Ashoka Metcast in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.62. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Steel company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Steel companies is 4.62, based on 176 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Ashoka Metcast For the Steel industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashoka Metcast's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-15.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashoka Metcast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashoka Metcast (NSE:ASHOKAMET) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.01, compared to a current price of ₹13.40 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-15.36. Ashoka Metcast's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashoka Metcast (NSE:ASHOKAMET), the current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹-15.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ashoka Metcast (NSE:ASHOKAMET) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashoka Metcast stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹13.40 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.01. GuruFocus considers Ashoka Metcast to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ASHOKAMET:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: ₹-15.36
  • GF Value™: ₹16.01 vs. price of ₹13.40 (16.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ASHOKAMET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ashoka Metcast Business Description

Other Exchanges 540923:India
Address Mithakhali Six Roads, 7th Floor, Ashoka Chambers, Opposite HCG Hospital, Mithakhali, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380006
Ashoka Metcast Ltd is currently engaged in the trading of structural steel and goods. The company has two segments namely Steel Trading and Trading of Goods. The company products are Thermo-Mechanically Treated bars, Angle bars, Mild steel bars, and Steel channels.
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